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Lay the Favorite

R20121h 34mStephen Frears
IMDb 4.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 18% · Metacritic 38

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"How far can a losing shot take you?"

A former stripper's talent with numbers lands her a job with a professional gambler who runs a sports book in Las Vegas.

DramaComedy
GamblingRomanceMoneyLas VegasBettingProdigy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lay the Favorite (2012) about?

A former stripper's talent with numbers lands her a job with a professional gambler who runs a sports book in Las Vegas.

Who stars in Lay the Favorite?

Lay the Favorite stars Rebecca Hall (Beth Raymer), Bruce Willis (Dink Heimowitz), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Tulip Heimowitz), Joshua Jackson (Jeremy), Laura Prepon (Holly). The film was directed by Stephen Frears.

How long is Lay the Favorite?

Lay the Favorite has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated R.

Is Lay the Favorite worth watching?

Lay the Favorite holds an IMDb rating of 4.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 18. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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